1. Group Presentation for MLT803 Anthony, Gek Hiang, Manea

2. Background IPW for Primary 5 Mixed ability. There are 36 pupils. 9 groups of 4. Subjects incorporate English, Social Studies, NE and Mathematics Implementation period: Term 1 Total Defence and International Friendship day Tools used are C-map, Wiki

3. Affordances of tools Wiki C-map Problem-based learning (PBL) Cooperative learning strategies (CLS)

4. Why did we choose Wiki? It is a good case-based learning platform for problem-based learning. Cognitive flexibility allows multiple users to add, remove, edit, change and manipulate available content at the same time has interactive and collaborative affordances Encourages meta-cognitive skills when users are co-authors and edit the content

5. Why problem-based learning in Wiki? According to (Ellis, Marcus and Taylor,2005) It encourages pupils to reflect on their own experiences and develop broader thinking through application and integration of knowledge. It is a good problem solving instructional method (pupil-centred) to sharpen collaborative and reflective skills.

6. Why are we having Group Work? According to (Sivan Eva, Summer 86, issue 3 ) Social constructivism is a theory of cognitive development which emphasizes the interaction between individual and the environment. It is a developmental process of skills and knowledge and dispositions that enables reciprocal interactions and joint constructions of meaning individually and in groups. It helps to pupils to experience different perspectives to a problem. It gives a sense of motivation to the pupils. It helps to promote social skills.

7. Why are we using C-map for assessment? It is a learning process to facilitate self- regulation and intentional learning. It helps to induce conceptual change It helps pupils to consolidate newly acquired knowledge It helps teachers to have a better understanding of pupils’ cognitive processes through the choice of their linking words. It helps pupils to export C-map into image file.

8. How do tools used relate to local initiatives and curriculum? TLLM- to engage pupils in active learning http://www.moe.gov.sg/about/yearbooks/2005/teach.html

9. How do tools used relate to local initiatives and curriculum? Cyberwellness framework- to develop pupils’ instinct and to protect and empower themselves to take responsibility for their well-being in cyberspace http://www3.moe.edu.sg/edumall/tl/cyberwellness.htm

10. Project Work

11. Lesson Plan Overview Number of Periods: Week 1 (during curriculum time) 1 period - Teacher to explain the project is through Wiki 2 periods - Pupils to watch a 10-min video and read 4 articles on reports on piracy. 3 periods - Pupils will discuss in groups using cooperative learning strategies to discuss and post initial findings in Wiki (Scaffolding questions provided by teacher) - Pupils will also be required to do individual research and contribute in their groups wiki Week 2 (outside curriculum time) - Pupils contribute and build on group members’ findings in wiki ( to be continued at home) - Individual groups will finalise/ update their solution to the PBL in wiki Week 3 (during and outside curriculum time) 2 periods per day (twice in the week) - Pupils will comment and learn from other group solutions in wiki Week 4 (Individual Assignment) 4 periods - Pupils to construct C-map individually base on consolidated discussion from the class Wiki and post it in Wiki - After the lessons, the Wiki pages will be linked to the school portal.

12. SIOs Pre-requisites: Pupils have experience using the C-map and Wiki. At the end of the project, pupils will be able: 1. To communicate and share their ideas through wiki 2. To apply angles to map reading 3. To work collaboratively in groups 4. To consolidate their learning processes in C- map

14. Problem In the recent years, there was a report on an increase of piracy happening along the Straits of Malacca. The latest report was as follows: When the coast guard arrived at the scene, the pirates had already fled with the loots. In order to locate the hiding place of the pirates, the coasted guard interviewed several people and below are some extracts of the interview. “I saw the pirate ship moving in the south-eastern direction”, a ship crew from ship A. “I saw the pirate ship moving in the northern direction of out ship,” the captain of ship B. ”I saw the ship sailed past our ship and headed in the south-eastern direction,” a passenger in ship C. “I saw the ship moving south on my radar,” the Navigation officer of ship D. Your father is a captain of the Star Virgo. Your family will be joining him for his next trip on a cruise to Phuket during the December Holidays. Star Virgo will be travelling along the Straits of Malacca. Using the map and the information given, how could you help your father against the piracy problem?

17. Rubrics for Wiki Contributions to Wiki (10%) Contributions are off-topic, redundant and repetitive Contributions are thought-provoking, challenging. Help to clarify issues and extend discussion to a new and higher level. Quality of contributions in Wiki (20%) Opinions or statements are hearsay or biased personal views Claims made are clear and supported with evidences. Show awareness of counter- arguments.

18. Rubrics for Group Work and C-Map Group Work (10%) No evidence of active engagement and collaboration in group work Clear evidence of active engagement and collaborative skills in group work Quality of C-Map (20%) Concepts are not connected Concepts are clear and well-connected to ideas learnt

19. Pros and Cons for implementation of the tools ToolsProsCons WikiGroup cognitionRequires Computer and internet access Cognitive flexibleIndividual learning process is not captured C-MapAllows reflective and deeper thinking Time-consuming (thinking of appropriate linking words) Promotes conceptual change

20. Q & A

21. Thank you